Staff Development Summer 2017
Dayton Independent School District
Required Professional Development
All DISD staff must complete the following required EduHero Professional Development Modules by October 2, 2017.
- Sexual Harassment for Educators (1 hour)
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention (1 hour)
To Log-In to EduHero and complete these courses, click on the following link: https://www.eduhero.net/promo.php. Eduhero courses will be open and available to all staff on Monday, June 12, 2017.
These required face-to-face sessions are repeated on Professional Learning Thursdays in June and July and are to be completed before August 3, 2017:
- DISD T-TESS Part 1 (2 hours)
- DISD Classroom Management (2 hours)
- DISD Surviving Special Education in a General Education World (3 Hours)
Additional Eduhero PD Modules to be completed by October 2, 2017:
- Mental Health Part 1 (1 hour)
- Mental Health Part 2 (1 hour)
- Mental Health Part 3 (1 hour)
Professional Learning Thursdays
Please register for your selected sessions in Eduphoria Workshop. All Professional Learning Thursday courses will be open and available for registration by June 2. Location details for each training session are available with registration in Eduphoria.
Thursday, June 15
- Secondary Data Digs; STAAR Results and Eduphoria Tips & Tricks
presented by Jenny Gunter, DISD Accountability Coordinator and Susie Lewis, DHS Math Instructional Coach
- QRazy for QR Codes and Plickers
9:00am - 11:00am
presented by Whitney Burr & Cyndie Menard, DISD Instructional Technology Specialists
- PreK & K: Math and Literature: A Match Made in the Classroom
presented by Jennifer Narvaez, Principal, Colbert Elementary
- Keep Calm and Create a Webpage
12:00pm - 2:00pm
presented by Whitney Burr & Cyndie Menard, DISD Instructional Technology Specialists
- PreK & K: S'MORE: Students Mathematically Involved in Rigorous Instruction Everyday
presented by Jennifer Narvaez, Principal, Colbert Elementary
Thursday, June 22
- DISD Surviving Special Ed in a General Ed World
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Angie McMillan, DISD Special Education Coordinator
- DISD Classroom Management
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
- DISD T-TESS Part 1
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Greg Hayman Center, Training Room
- Reading with Meaning (Grades 2-5)
8:00am - 10:00am
presented by Kristie Kelley & Ashley Hobbs, Assistant Principals at Kimmie Brown Elementary
- 1st & 2nd Grade Math & Literature: A Match Made in the Classroom
presented by Jennifer Narvaez, Principal, Colbert Elementary
- Kagan Engagement Strategies
presented by Lecia Eubanks, Principal, Richter Elementary
- Close Reading
presented by Abigail Cumbie, DISD Director of Bilingual & ESL
- Math Stations Make & Take
presented by Cynthia Hostetler & Krystal Rogers, Academic Interventionists, SFA Elementary
- Writing to Learn Strategies for Any Content
presented by Shanna McCracken, DISD Curriculum Coordinator
- Using Math Manipulatives for Pictorial/Concrete Representations
presented by Lauren Hobbs, Math Instructional Coach, SFA Elementary
- Get 'Em Talking - Incorporating Academic Talk in Any Classroom
presented by Shanna McCracken, DISD Curriculum Coordinator
- 1st & 2nd Grade S'MORE: Students Mathematically Involved in Rigorous Instruction Everyday
presented by Jennifer Narvaez, Principal, Colbert Elementary
- Beyond Classroom Management: Managing Difficult Behaviors
presented by Bridgette Bean & Jason Miller, DISD Behavior Specialists
- Literacy Stations Make & Take
presented by Cynthia Hostetler & Krystal Rogers, Academic Interventionists, SFA Elementary
- Formative Assessment Strategies - How Do You Check for Understanding?
presented by Shanna McCracken, DISD Curriculum Coordinator
Thursday, June 29
- DISD T-TESS Part 1
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
- DISD Classroom Management
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
- DISD Surviving Special Ed in a General Ed World
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Angie McMillan, DISD Special Education Coordinator
- Elementary Data Digs - STAAR Results and Eduphoria Tips and Tricks
presented by Jenny Gunter, DISD Accountability Coordinator, & Lecia Eubanks, Principal, Richter Elementary
- Read Alouds: PreK, K & 1st Grade, Getting the Biggest Bang for your Buck with Kevin Henkes Books
Come learn how to use a format to hit the most skills in the little time allotted with Kevin Henkes books. This format will translate to any other author.
8:30am - 11:30ampresented by Sharon Shumaker, PreKindergarten Teacher
- Classroom Organization, Management & Positive Reinforcement
presented by Peggy Smesny, 6th Grade Math Teacher
- Guided Reading K-2
presented by Paige Hutchins, ELAR Instructional Coach, SFA Elementary
- K-5 English Language Arts / Reading Academic Vocabulary
presented by Cynthia Hostetler & Krystal Rogers, Academic Interventionists, SFA Elementary
- Close Reading
1:00pm - 4:00pm
presented by Abigail Cumbie, DISD Director of Bilingual & ELS
- Center Fun for Everyone - PreK, K & 1st Grade
1:00pm - 4:00pm
presented by Jamie Stippel, PreKindergarten Teacher
- K-5 Math Academic Vocabulary
presented by Cynthia Hostetler & Krystal Rogers, Academic Interventionists, SFA Elementary
Thursday, July 13
- DISD T-TESS Part 1
8:00am - 10:00am
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
- DISD Classroom Management
10:30am - 12:30pm
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
- DISD Surviving Special Ed in a General Ed World
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Angie McMillan, DISD Special Education Coordinator
- Classroom Organization, Management & Positive Reinforcement
9:00am - 11:00am
presented by Peggy Smesny, 6th Grade Math teacher
- Teaching Fun in the Early Childhood Classroom
8:30am - 11:30am
presented by Benito Garza, Michelle Bingaman, Sandy Perkins & Shawna Carranco, Prekindergarten Teachers
- Classroom Clip Chart Behavior System
presented by Jessica Ott & Kristi Mika, Assistant Principals, SFA Elementary
- Differentiation with Math Manipulatives K-2
9:00am - 12:00pm
presented by Paola Pineda, DISD Bilingual Instructional Coach
- Classroom Management Ideas K-5
12:00pm - 2:00pm
presented by Jessica Ott & Kristi Mika, Assistant Principals, SFA Elementary
- Differentiation Through Literature Circles
presented by Abigail Cumbie, DISD Director of Bilingual and ESL
- Integrating Hands-On Science & Literature K-2
presented by Paola Pineda, DISD Bilingual Instructional Coach
- Practical Secondary Differentiation
presented by Cassidy Gardner, DHS Science Instructional Coach
Thursday, July 20
- DISD Surviving Special Ed in a General Ed World
8:00am - 11:00am
*required for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Angie McMillan, DISD Special Education Coordinator
- DISD T-TESS Part 1
2:30pm - 4:30pm
*required for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
- DISD Classroom Management
*required topic for all teachers new to DISD
presented by Allen Painter, DISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
- Writing to Learn Strategies
presented by Shanna McCracken, DISD Curriculum Coordinator
- 3rd-4th Grade Essays & Holistic Scoring
presented by Lecia Eubanks, Principal, Richter Elementary
- "Appy" Hour: come learn about apps and extensions!
9:00am - 11:00am
presented by Alicia Chachere & Brianne Mathis, DISD Instructional Technology Specialists
- Practical Secondary Differentiation
presented by Cassidy Gardner, DHS Science Instructional Coach
- Reading Comprehension Strategies (K-5)
presented by Paola Pineda, DISD Bilngual Instructional Coach
- Get 'Em Talking - Incorporating Academic Talk in Any Classroom
presented by Shanna McCracken, DISD Curriculum Coordinator
- Grow Your PLN: What is a PLN? Do I Need One?
12:00pm - 2:00pm
presented by Alicia Chachere & Brianne Mathis, DISD Instructional Technology Specialists
- Grade Math Strategies (K-2)
presented by Lecia Eubanks, Principal & Janna Richmond, Math Instructional Coach, Richter Elementary
- Beyond Classroom Management: Managing Difficult Behaviors
presented by Bridgette Bean & Jason Miller, DISD Behavior Specialists
- Differentiation with Math Manipulatives Grades 3-5
1:00pm - 4:00pm
presented by Paola Pineda, DISD Bilingual Instructional Coach
- Formative Assessment Strategies - How Do You Check for Understanding?
1:30pm - 3:30pm
presented by Shanna McCracken, DISD Curriculum Coordinator
GT Updates & Opportunities
Additional Houston-area GT training opportunities, including sessions for the Initial 30 Hour GT Training requirements for GT teachers, will be posted in Eduphoria and added to this section once they are announced for June & July. Stay tuned for more details!
For More Information
Email: shanna.mccracken@daytonisd.net
Location: Greg Hayman Center
Phone: 936-258-2667